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Peter-man99
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I am getting ready to trim the endcaps on my front stock bumper after removing the air dam. I know some have done this, I was interested in how and if possible pictures of the results. Thanks
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Peter-man99
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Peter-man99 said:
Okay looking back at this post it was terribly written, my appologies. I was interested in what people have used to cut the plastic end caps. What I have take off thus far was screw/bolt removal. From here it will take some cutting as the endcaps are a single piece from top to bottom.
Are those pics of the bumper a stock bumper that has been trimmed?
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Use either an electric or pneumatic die grinder with a cut off wheel.
If you have too a dremel tool will do it but use one of the larger fiber reinforced wheels.
If you have too a dremel tool will do it but use one of the larger fiber reinforced wheels.
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I used a sawzall with a shortened blade- just make sure you don't use something with a long blade because there are wires back there for the marker lamps.
Can also use a jig saw, just wrap the metal foot with tape so it doesn't leave deep scratches. Dremels kinda suck for that kind of trimming since it's a little harder to keep a straight line and the little disks load up with hot plastic.
Can also use a jig saw, just wrap the metal foot with tape so it doesn't leave deep scratches. Dremels kinda suck for that kind of trimming since it's a little harder to keep a straight line and the little disks load up with hot plastic.
hey peter,
a utility knife with a sharp blade cuts through that plastic really easy, then clean up edge with some sand paper.
oh and soory we missed you, my phone lines went down with the rain and i didn't your email till the following sunday. we even drove up AF hoping to catch up with you guys. maybe next time
and walter, the only thing ugly i see it the quality of those photos,
a utility knife with a sharp blade cuts through that plastic really easy, then clean up edge with some sand paper.
oh and soory we missed you, my phone lines went down with the rain and i didn't your email till the following sunday. we even drove up AF hoping to catch up with you guys. maybe next time
and walter, the only thing ugly i see it the quality of those photos,
Peter, a Dremel works well. Just follow the line along the bumper cap that matches to the bumper. Since yours is painted you may want to add a layer or two of masking tape above the line to prevent scratching. Don't move too slowly or you risk melting the plastic instead of cutting it. It's pretty easy and straight forward, should take about 10min.
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Peter-man99
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I was thinking hacksaw with a fine-toothed blade. Do you think the teeth would just get filled with plastic too quickly? It sounds like you left it on while you cut. Would is it fine to do it this way or would you recommend removing it just to get a better angle on it?
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Iron Boots
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I did Jon Bowers' last summper with a dremel with a metal cutting bit (easier to manipulate for me...
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Peter-man99
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Thanks, those look good RJ.
Marc, I was pretty bummed I missed you, I am tired of wheeling with Jeep guys. I have wheeled with a rangie and a couple of D90s, good time. This last time we went out we didn't end up going to AF but back to 10 mile pass (I think that's what its called just West of Lehi). We took a guy with a 2" lift on a stock jeep. The trail was called "constrictor" at the trail head there was a sign that said, "Constrictor 5. Lift, large tires front and rear lockers recommended. Expect body damage."
It took forever to get this guy places he just wasn't built to go, on the good side he beat the crap out of his car so that was fun to watch.
I'll catch you next time. I am thinking maybe April before I get a chance to get back there. I will try to bring my disco so I can take it out.
Marc, I was pretty bummed I missed you, I am tired of wheeling with Jeep guys. I have wheeled with a rangie and a couple of D90s, good time. This last time we went out we didn't end up going to AF but back to 10 mile pass (I think that's what its called just West of Lehi). We took a guy with a 2" lift on a stock jeep. The trail was called "constrictor" at the trail head there was a sign that said, "Constrictor 5. Lift, large tires front and rear lockers recommended. Expect body damage."
It took forever to get this guy places he just wasn't built to go, on the good side he beat the crap out of his car so that was fun to watch.
I'll catch you next time. I am thinking maybe April before I get a chance to get back there. I will try to bring my disco so I can take it out.
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this would explain why we didn't see you,
we just hung out at Tibble fork res. for a bit and let the little one run around.
i think you mean five mile pass, and yeah, constrictor is a pretty nasty trail
we'll touch base in pril
To true Marc. My son took those. I think he was afraid I would hit him. Of course I wouldn't, the insurance deductible is too much!
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fergy
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I used a hack saw blade and it worked fine. I tried the power tool approach (saws all, cut off wheel and dremil tool) but I was not satisfied with the end result (plastic melted). After cutting with the hack saw, run a file over it to smooth it out. It took longer to remove the end caps that performing the cutting/filing.
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fergy said:
The small dremel cutting blade left some slag on the cut, but a little sand paper did wonders.
Problem removing center piece
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I'm attempting to do the same and I encountered a problem removing the center unit (98 Disco with fog lights). The three nuts across the top center came off no problem. However, the two nuts on the ends above the fog lights just spin in place. From the front I can see the bolt end on the underside of the bumper but no way to hold it to keep from turning as I try to loosen the nuts. Am I missing someting? I'd rather not have to try to cut them off.
Frank
Peter
I'm attempting to do the same and I encountered a problem removing the center unit (98 Disco with fog lights). The three nuts across the top center came off no problem. However, the two nuts on the ends above the fog lights just spin in place. From the front I can see the bolt end on the underside of the bumper but no way to hold it to keep from turning as I try to loosen the nuts. Am I missing someting? I'd rather not have to try to cut them off.
Frank
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